Tier B — Petrol garden tiller Garden tiller
STIGA Silex 103 B
The Silex 103 B is STIGA's rear-tine rotavator: a Briggs & Stratton 950 CR OHV engine of 208 cc rated 4.8 kW at 3,200 rpm drives 15x5.00-6 pneumatic wheels and six 320 mm counter-rotating rear rotors through an oil-bath chain gearbox and belt, with two forward speeds and one reverse. Working width is 60 cm, the handlebar is adjustable, and STIGA quotes 70 kg. Engine, drive, width and weight are from STIGA Poland's product page, which listed it at 5,749 zł on 2026-09-20 while showing it as temporarily out of stock; that single figure is the basis of the pound and euro prices, so they are indicative.
Indicative price
£1,131
Specifications verified.The specifications here have been checked against the manufacturer's published figures and/or dealer listings. The price is still sourced from dealer quotes — confirm it against a live quote before you buy.
Who it's for
Best for: Breaking compacted or first-year ground on medium plots where a front-tine tiller would bounce.
Strengths
- Driven pneumatic wheels with counter-rotating rear tines bite into hard ground
- Briggs & Stratton 208 cc engine with parts everywhere
- Two forward speeds and reverse, oil-bath chain gearbox
- Adjustable handlebar
Trade-offs
- 60 cm width covers ground slowly on large plots
- No protection discs listed
- One STIGA price seen, and the machine was out of stock that day
Specifications
| Category | Garden tiller |
|---|---|
| Type | Rear-tine · Petrol garden tiller |
| Power source | Petrol |
| Engine | Briggs & Stratton 950 CR OHV petrol, 208 cc, 4.8 kW at 3,200 rpm, 3.8 l tank |
| Power output | 4.8 kW |
| Working width | 60 cm |
| Weight | 70 kg |
| Status | Current model |
| Indicative price | £1,131 |
| Price basis | Dealer quote |
Rear-tine machine. Width and weight determine how much ground you cover and how manoeuvrable it is — heavier machines bite harder but ask more of you to turn and transport.
Silex 103 B — your questions
How much does the STIGA Silex 103 B cost?
The indicative price is £1,131, based on dealer quotes. Always confirm against a live quote — these figures are estimates pending verification.
What size plot is the Silex 103 B suited to?
Breaking compacted or first-year ground on medium plots where a front-tine tiller would bounce. With a 60 cm working width it suits established beds and standard allotment plots.
Is the Silex 103 B petrol, diesel or electric?
It is petrol (Briggs & Stratton 950 CR OHV petrol, 208 cc, 4.8 kW at 3,200 rpm, 3.8 l tank). That means strong sustained power for breaking and turning ground, with routine fuel and oil maintenance.
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